Mathematics A-Level
mathematical fidelity
What mathematical fidelity means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of mathematical fidelity
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Reference: WJEC
The descriptive accuracy of a model, which refinement improves and which must be balanced against increased mathematical complexity.
Topics that use mathematical fidelity
- Overarching themes - Mathematical modelling (WJEC A-Level)
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- carrying capacity
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- Mathematical modelling
- model refinement
- Modelling assumptions
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